HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 18TH-24TH, 2026, TO BE "CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Plain-English Summary

This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially declaring the week of January 18th through 24th, 2026, as "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week" in the state of Rhode Island. Resolutions like this are symbolic proclamations — they do not create new laws, change any regulations, or spend any public money. Instead, they serve as an official acknowledgment and recognition from the state legislature.

The resolution honors Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), who are highly trained nurses specializing in administering anesthesia — the medication that keeps patients comfortable and pain-free during surgeries and other medical procedures. CRNAs play an important role in the healthcare system, often working in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical settings across Rhode Island and the country.

This resolution affects the general public mainly in an informational and celebratory way. It brings attention to the contributions that CRNAs make to patient care and public health in Rhode Island. The resolution has already passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives and carries no legal obligations for any individual, business, or government agency.